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Support Day for Year 11 Parents-Saturday 9th February including: Maths focus session, general revision support and Year 12 information. Parents of Year 11 are invited to attend a morning session intended to offer guidance in helping support your son over the coming months. The timetable is set out below: 11.00am Maths revision session run by Mr Ashton offering advice to support students as they prepare for … Continue Reading →

I am pleased to report that the boys of Year 11 have achieved the highest GCSE results in the schools history. A staggering 88% of students achieved 5 A*-C grades, which compares to 65% last year which was also our best ever at the time. In three years the results have now improved from 55% in 2010 to 88% in 2012. The boys made excellent progress in both English and maths … Continue Reading →

New Year 9 students will be able to arrive from 4pm on Monday 10th September 2012. All other boarders are due back between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. Year9 New Year 9 students (boarders and outboarders/day boys) are expected to arrive from 4.00pm where they will be directed to their boarding house and met by their house parent and given time to unpack. There will be a presentation by Mr.Thomas in the school hall … Continue Reading →

Students enjoy coming to school and have positive attitudes to learning. Observation evidence in lessons and around the school shows that most students behave very well. Students are positive about the experiences of Brymore when asked in questionnaires and a significant majority report they feel safe at school. Students’ attitudes are very mature. They are reflective of why they enjoy learning at Brymore and some are in no doubt that … Continue Reading →

I am writing to thank you for welcoming me on my visit to Brymore. I was impressed by the welcome I received from staff and students alike. I was struck by the students passion for their school and their sense of belonging and pride in what they do. They are certainly being well prepared not only for industry, but for life in general.

Since being at Brymore our son’s confidence has gone off the scale. Although being a day boy, who could come home at 4 o’clock every day if he is not on duty, he seldom ever does choosing instead to take part in all after school activities every evening, normally not leaving school until after 9 o’clock.I think what sums up a true Brymore boy is that no matter what is … Continue Reading →

I just wanted to write a brief note to point out the very positive comments that have been forwarded to me about the Brymore boys who played at Millfied on Saturday. I received an e-mail from one of my Houseparents who made the point that the Brymore boys went out of their way to talk to staff, thanking them for ‘a lovely meal’. It seems that your boys have done … Continue Reading →

I am just writing to say how well my son has settled into Brymore. The change in him in just half a term is a credit to your teaching and pastoral staff. His confidence levels have grown considerably and he is the happiest he has been in school. We certainly feel that our decision (and his) to send him to Brymore is the right one, the distance in travelling is … Continue Reading →

All boys were on their best behaviour today and fell free to pass on that they engaged with their cover work superbly. Support staff were well respected- that’s welcome! The atmosphere around the place was superb – orderly and purposeful. politeness seemed to abound – the Brymore Boy is not an imagination – well done everyone. Staff were helpful all along – thank you.

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